Steam Controller arrives with a $99 price tag and attention-grabbing new features

Leak indicates Steam Controller for $99, with four back buttons, improved trackpads, and a six-axis gyroscope; launch could arrive in 2026.

A leak regarding the Steam Controller points to a $99 price tag and suggests new features that draw attention to Valve's next accessory.

What we know

• Estimated price of $99, about $25 more than the PS5 controller.
• Four functional buttons on the back, a feature already seen on the Steam Deck and other controllers.
• Six-axis gyroscope with capacitive Grip Sense, opening up new forms of interaction.
• Trackpads that allow moving the cursor with the right pad and scrolling with the left pad, useful for non-competitive games.

When is it coming?

Valve has postponed the Steam Controller, Steam Machine, and Steam Frame to late 2026, citing the rising cost of components across various industries. Even so, there is an expectation of public availability soon.

The announcement reinforces optimism that the public will be able to access the devices sooner than originally planned.

Would you buy the Steam Controller for $99 given the presented features?

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